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Vanta Clinician Programmer Application, Model A71200. For programming of the Medtronic Model 977006 Vanta implantable neurostimulators for pain therapy.

Reported: August 31, 2022 Initiated: July 26, 2022 #Z-1574-2022 4386 downloaded software applications units

Medtronic Neuromodulation issued this FDA Devices recall on August 31, 2022. Classified as Moderate severity (Class II). Approximately 4386 downloaded software applications units are affected. The recall was issued because: Potential communication issue in which the Vanta Clinician Programmer Application (CP App) A71200 v2.0.2455 may be unab…. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1574-2022) was formally reported on August 31, 2022, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 26, 2022. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Medtronic Neuromodulation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Minneapolis, MN. Federal records indicate 4386 downloaded software applications units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: Potential communication issue in which the Vanta Clinician Programmer Application (CP App) A71200 v2.0.2455 may be unable to connect with a Vanta Implantable Neurostimulator (INS) Model 977006 when a patient is implant… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - US distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR,…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Devices. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 4 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

4386 downloaded software applications

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product Description

Vanta Clinician Programmer Application, Model A71200. For programming of the Medtronic Model 977006 Vanta implantable neurostimulators for pain therapy.

Reason for Recall

Potential communication issue in which the Vanta Clinician Programmer Application (CP App) A71200 v2.0.2455 may be unable to connect with a Vanta Implantable Neurostimulator (INS) Model 977006 when a patient is implanted with more than one neurostimulator.

Details

Recalling Firm
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Units Affected
4386 downloaded software applications
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY and Puerto Rico. The countries of Austria, Belgium, Canada, Canary Islands, Cayman Islands, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Location
Minneapolis, MN

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-1574-2022
Date reported August 31, 2022
Date initiated July 26, 2022
Recalling firm Medtronic Neuromodulation
Units affected 4386 downloaded software applications
Distribution Worldwide distribution - US distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX,…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

4386 downloaded software applications units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Vanta Clinician Programmer Application, Model A71200. For programming of the Medtronic Model 977006 Vanta implantable neurostimulators for pain therapy.. Recalled by Medtronic Neuromodulation. Units affected: 4386 downloaded software applications.
Why was this product recalled?
Potential communication issue in which the Vanta Clinician Programmer Application (CP App) A71200 v2.0.2455 may be unable to connect with a Vanta Implantable Neurostimulator (INS) Model 977006 when a patient is implanted with more than one neurostimulator.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 31, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1574-2022.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY and Puerto Rico. The countries of Austria, Belgium, Canada, Canary Islands, Cayman Islands, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1574-2022) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as moderate severity, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).